Enroute 'green future': Electric Vehicle Policy to be rolled out in Rajasthan!

After the introduction of the Electric Vehicles Policy across multiple states of the country, Rajasthan is all set to roll out a similar scheme now. Previously, Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat and Telangana administrations have worked on parallel interventions and initiated EV policies aiming for a green future. Mahendra Soni, Commissioner, Transport Department of the Rajasthan government informed that the EV policy has been drafted and now, it will be transferred to the finance department for approval.

A step towards pollution control & greener tomorrow!

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The commissioner stated, "The new initiative will help boost the sales of EVs thereby decreasing pollution. Also, the permit fee has been waived off on the purchase of EVs." Stepping forward with the sustainable development goals, the state government has offered some benefits like subsidies on the upfront cost of electric vehicles for the first line of buyers.

Additionally, the state goods and service tax paid by such individuals will also be reimbursed, in accordance with the battery capacity. Notably, these provisions were declared as a part of the state financial budget, in order to promote the sale of electric vehicles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers).

Check out the reimbursement benefits on 2 and 3 wheeler e-vehicles

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While the terms of the draft were declared earlier, a long procedure has to be followed before the policy is implemented. As per the given information, ₹10,000 will be reimbursed for the purchase of a three-wheeler with a battery capacity of 3KWH, Rs 15,000 for 4KWH battery capacity and Rs 20,000 for a battery capacity of over 5KW.

Additionally, ₹10,000 will be returned for two-wheelers with a battery capacity of more than 5KWH and ₹9,000 will be given for the battery capacity of up to 5KWH. Besides, the amounts are ₹7,000 and ₹5,000 for vehicles with battery capacities till 4KWH and 2KWH respectively. It is noteworthy these slab rates for reimbursement will be applicable on vehicles bought between April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 and registered till March 2022.

The district transport authorities have asked that the concerned officials must ensure that the SGST reimbursement amounts are deposited within 7 days of purchase.

- With inputs from IANS